Tomatoes/Peppers
Food for diabetics: Fresh fruit, vegetables get super status on ADA’s list
The produce industry fares well in the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) list of Top 10 Diabetes Superfoods.As reported recently by USA Today and on the ADA website, the list features foods that have a low... more »
Angello sweet and seedless pepper wins FLIA Award 2012
The sweet-tasting Angello seedless pepper, presented by Syngenta Seeds B.V. from the Netherlands, was honored with the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2012.With its conical shape, this sweet pepper is about 10 centimeters long, can weigh... more »
MSU to host IPM academy Feb. 20-21
Michigan State University Extension's Integrated Pest Management Academy will focus on introducing IPM concepts and preparing participants to implement IPM in the field or garden.The academy is designed to assist newcomers to pest management but... more »
MSU to host IPM academy Feb. 20-21
Michigan State University Extension's Integrated Pest Management Academy will focus on introducing IPM concepts and preparing participants to implement IPM in the field or garden.The academy is designed to assist newcomers to pest management but... more »
Lipman grows into largest U.S. operation
Max Lipman cultivated his first tomato fields in south Florida more than 80 years ago. He had no idea that his small operation would one day become the nation's largest tomato farm.After more than eight... more »
For one Alabama farmer, workers are still scarce
Earlier this year, Alabama passed a tough immigration law that prompted thousands of migrant workers to flee the state.Shortly after, NPR spoke with Jamie Boatwright, a fourth-generation tomato farmer in Steele, Ala. When the law... more »
Researchers learn how pathogen causes speck disease
Researchers have discovered how the structure of a protein allows a certain bacteria to interfere with the tomato plant's immune system, causing bacterial speck disease. PhysOrg.comTo read more, click here. more »
Set yourself up for succession success
About a decade ago, Russell Costanza's son and daughter both decided they wanted to inherit the family farm. Their decision spurred Costanza to do something he'd been thinking about for years but hadn't gotten around... more »
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